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Here's my take on common components and parts that I've purchased. This page is related to items that appear on the Gear list.

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Weller WE2010 Soldering Station
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(5.0 out of 5)

23 January 26 Read more
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Arduino Nano Motor Carrier
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.1 out of 5)

👍 Recommendation

19 November 25 Read more
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Waveshare CM5-PoE-Base-A
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(3.9 out of 5)

Overall, if you're looking for an affordable development board to the Raspberry Pi 5 Compute Module then is a solid choice.

06 April 25 Read more
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Waveshare CM5-Nano-B
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.2 out of 5)

Overall, if you're looking for a low cost, compact yet fully featured Compute Module then is a solid choice.

06 April 25 Read more
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Waveshare CM5-Nano-A
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.2 out of 5)

Overall, if you're looking for a low cost, no-frills Compute Module then is a solid choice.

06 April 25 Read more
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Waveshare CM5-IO-Base-B
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.4 out of 5)

Overall, if you're looking for a low cost, fully featured Compute Module in the Raspberry Pi 5 form-factor then is a solid choice.

06 April 25 Read more
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Elecfreaks Space science kit for micro:bit
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(3.8 out of 5)

A great STEM robot kit for young scientists

17 September 24 Read more
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Arduino Plug and Make Kit
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.3 out of 5)

The Arduino Plug and Make Kit is a great way to get started with Arduino. It includes everything you need to start building projects, and the included guide is easy to follow.

14 September 24 Read more
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Pironman 5 Case
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.0 out of 5)

A great case, packed with features for the Raspberry Pi 5

08 June 24 Read more
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PiDog
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.2 out of 5)

Dive into the innovative world of robotics with PiDog, a robotic dog that combines fun, education, and advanced technology into a unique learning experience. Perfect for hobbyists and learners of all ages!

30 March 24 Read more
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Galaxy RVR
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.3 out of 5)

A versatile and customizable robot that can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, from simple movements to complex behaviors

24 February 24 Read more
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Pimoroni NVMe Base
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.6 out of 5)

If you're looking for a superfast NVMe board with Gen 3 capabalities, then this is the board for you. It's a great price, and has a host of features.

15 January 24 Read more
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Elecfreaks microbit Retro Arcade
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(3.8 out of 5)

an exciting and interactive educational kit designed to help you explore programming and electronics while having fun with classic arcade games

02 July 23 Read more
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XGO Robot Dog kit
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.0 out of 5)

Though expensive, this has a solid construction, and is a reliable platform to build exciting projects on.

25 June 23 Read more
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Wukong 2040
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.2 out of 5)

This 18650 battery powered board is great value for money, and is jam packed full of features; ideal for small robot projects.

03 April 23 Read more
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Petoi Robot Dog Bittle
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(3.7 out of 5)

A great STEM robot dog for learning and playing

12 February 23 Read more
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Elecfreaks Cutebot
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.2 out of 5)

A great robot kit, particularly for the classroom - small, affordable and rich in features.

30 October 22 Read more
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Pimoroni Inventor 2040 W
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(5 out of 5)

Buy if you can. This is a great board, packed full of features including 2 micro metal motor encoder connectors, speaker output, and built-in Raspberry Pi Pico W providing wireless access.

05 September 22 Read more
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Raspberry Pi 4 2G
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
(4.3 out of 5)

This is very much a buy recommendation. If you can afford it, go for the 4Gb or 8Gb version. Also don't cheap out on the SD Card; buy a quality memory card such as Sandisk.

04 September 22 Read more
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